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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his serenity calmed those around him
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the momentary serenity experienced during his lunchtime rambles gets him through the rest of the workday
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Recent Examples of serenity
So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
There’s a pastoral serenity to the place, with geese waddling in a line and sheep and cows grazing, but Munir continues to carry his sadness like a heavy burden.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
The philosophers, the meditation, the purposeful and controlled breathing, the serenity with things that easily would rattle most offers a glimpse into Varas’ special wiring.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Natalie’s newfound serenity only makes her death sting a little less; her life was tragic, and so was her death.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
There’s a pastoral serenity to the place, with geese waddling in a line and sheep and cows grazing, but Munir continues to carry his sadness like a heavy burden.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
The philosophers, the meditation, the purposeful and controlled breathing, the serenity with things that easily would rattle most offers a glimpse into Varas’ special wiring.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Natalie’s newfound serenity only makes her death sting a little less; her life was tragic, and so was her death.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
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Most people avoid conflict, but those who can navigate tricky situations with composure and professionalism quickly stand out.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The freshman Melo was able to keep her composure and make several acrobatic saves to wind out the clock and send her team to the semifinals for the first time in program history.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the main challenge will be to transform a conflict economy into one of peace.—
Jason K. Stearns,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tenuous relations with China At the time, China was convulsed by civil war.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ting Su; 2024; USA; 10 min Digitizing union newspapers in the quiet of a dark room, a filmmaker reflects on their relationship to labor. David (for now) | Dir.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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